Directors honored

Directors honored

Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times

Directors Penelope Spheeris, left, and Shirley Jo Finney share a light moment during UCLA's 2012 commencement ceremony for the School of Theater, Film and Television in the Dickson Court North. The two were presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award for their accomplishments.

Directors Penelope Spheeris, left, and Shirley Jo Finney share a light moment during UCLA's 2012 commencement ceremony for the School of Theater, Film and Television in the Dickson Court North. The two were presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award for their accomplishments. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Directors Penelope Spheeris, left, and Shirley Jo Finney share a light moment during UCLA's 2012 commencement ceremony for the School of Theater, Film and Television in the Dickson Court North. The two were presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award for their accomplishments.